Tucson Festival of Books canceled over coronavirus concerns
Organizers said around a third of authors had canceled their attendance at the annual festival.
Local group receives $2.5 million to reduce homelessness
Our Family Services says the grant will help approximately 250 families find housing in the next five years.
Tucson to discuss tougher tobacco ordinance after failed effort with county
The city-only version comes three weeks after county supervisors killed a cooperative plan to raise the smoking age.
Pima County rejects age increase for tobacco purchases
Retailers and anti-tobacco advocates opposed it for several reasons.
TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum
The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
TUSD takes steps to update its sex ed curriculum
The proposed update will have a more evidence- and research-based focus.
Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County
A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.
Tucson, Pima County Sue Opioid Industry
The suit claims manufacturers deceived the public about the addictive nature of opioids.
Annual Count Shows Steady Decrease in Area Homelessness
Volunteers found 1,380 people experiencing homelessness the night before the January survey.
Tucson's Health is Below Average in Some Ways, Group Says
Health-data program rep says social and economic factors can have a big impact on the health of a city like Tucson.
Ozone Expected to Reach Problematic Levels in Tucson Tuesday
Ground-level ozone issues created by a mix of solar intensity and fossil-fuel emissions.
Flu Reports are Down, But Flu Season Isn't Over Yet
Health officials warn that a second spike is always possible.
Flu Cases Down in Pima County, Statewide
New reported cases have decreased for two consecutive weeks.
Influenza Now 'Widespread' in Arizona
Weekly case reports doubled last week in Pima County, statewide.
